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Federal Courts Buck Trump Deportation Schemes, Focusing on Due Process Rights

The Trump administration’s aggressive push to deport migrants has run up against resistance from the judiciary. [...]

‘Whom Shall I Fear?’ In South Texas, Two Bakers Face Trump’s Immigration Wrath.

A raid on Abby’s Bakery in Los Fresnos heralded the crackdown to come. Ahead of the owners’ trial for “harboring” undocumented workers, the community is seeing the impact of the president’s policies. [...]

Republican Revolt Reflects a Core Party Divide Over Spending and Debt

Whether the ultraconservatives dig in and force big changes to the megabill carrying President Trump’s agenda or capitulate, as they have in the past, will determine the fate of their party’s signature legislation. [...]

Trump and Putin Say They Will Discuss Ukraine Peace Proposals on Monday

President Trump announced plans for the call after a Russian drone attack killed nine on a civilian bus in northeastern Ukraine. [...]

Russian Troops Are War-Weary, but Want to Conquer More of Ukraine

Many Russian soldiers say they would see a cease-fire along the current front lines as a failure, hinting at the nationalist discontent the Kremlin could face in accepting a cease-fire. [...]

How Father Bob Became Pope Leo

A résumé of deep religious education, frontline pastoral experience, parish management and Vatican governance — along with a nudge from Pope Francis — put Robert Prevost on the fast track. [...]

A Century-Old Romance That Gave the Pope His Family Name

Online genealogists found that Pope Leo’s paternal grandparents in Chicago were accused of having an “illicit affair” in the 1910s, adding another layer to the pope’s complex family history. [...]

At Least 27 Dead After Tornadoes and Storms Tear Across Central U.S.

In Missouri and Kentucky alone, tornadoes killed at least 25 people, officials said. The spring storm season has been a brutal one for the region. [...]

How DOGE Cuts to National Weather Staff Could Affect Future Forecasts

The U.S. forecasting agency was working on streamlining itself for the modern era. Days away from hurricane season, it’s now struggling to keep offices open. [...]

After Cuts, a Kentucky Weather Office Scrambles for Staffing as Severe Storms Bear Down

The office in Jackson, Ky., is one of several left without an overnight forecaster after hundreds of jobs were recently cut from the National Weather Service. [...]

How Kyrsten Sinema's decision makes Democrats' 2024 Senate map tighter

Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema decided to shake up the political world on Friday by becoming an independent. The former Democrat is still caucusing with the party in the Senate, so the Democratic caucus still has 51 members. Now, instead of 49 Democrats and two independents within their ranks, the caucus has 48 Democrats and three independents. [...]

Meet the woman steering Biden's bipartisan winning streak on Capitol Hill

The Biden administration managed to rack up a long list of major legislative wins in its first two years despite facing one of the most closely-divided Congresses in history. From bipartisan action on infrastructure, gun safety and same-sex marriage to party-line bills tackling climate change and expanding health care coverage, it's a record President Joe Biden and Democrats on the ballot were all eager to tout on the campaign trail during the midterms. [...]

CNN Political Briefing

The political news you need to know, in 10 minutes or less. Hosted by David Chalian. [...]

The Axe Files with David Axelrod

Go beyond the soundbites and get to know some of the most interesting players in politics. [...]

Margins of Error

Look closely at almost anything and you'll find data—lots of it. But what are those numbers really saying about who we are and what we believe? Harry Enten is on a mission to find out. [...]

The notable legal clouds that continue to hang over Donald Trump

All eyes are on former President Donald Trump, who has launched another White House bid. [...]

The fine print of the Respect for Marriage Act

Let's start with the positive: Republicans and Democrats are coming together to protect same-sex marriage from the Supreme Court. [...]

Everything you need to know about Biden's student loan forgiveness program

President Joe Biden's federal student loan forgiveness program, which promises to deliver up to $20,000 of debt relief for millions of borrowers, is on hold indefinitely as legal challenges work their way through the courts. [...]

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Hamas proposes releasing some hostages in fresh talks after new Israel offensive

A new round of talks has taken place in Doha after Israel carried out airstrikes which killed hundreds. [...]

Trump says he will call Putin to discuss stopping Ukraine 'bloodbath'

The US president said the pair would speak on Monday, and he would later talk to Ukraine's President Zelensky. [...]

At least 21 dead after tornadoes sweep through US Midwest

Kentucky and Missouri report severe injuries and deaths in storms that hit on Friday and Saturday. [...]

Police investigate fatal explosion near fertility clinic in Palm Springs

No one from a nearby fertility clinic was harmed, but one person was killed and several were injured. [...]

Five killed after helicopters collide in Finland

Police have not confirmed the number of deaths but said there were five people on board in total. [...]

Nine killed in Russian strike on civilian bus in Ukraine

Another seven people are injured in Ukraine's north-eastern Sumy region, local officials say. [...]

US loses last perfect credit rating amid rising debt

Moody's said successive US administrations had failed to reverse ballooning deficits and interest costs. [...]

Police rescue everyone buried in Swiss mountain avalanche

The police say that everyone is accounted for and they have been "flown out". [...]

Cassie Ventura tells Diddy trial she would give back $20m to undo 'freak offs'

The rapper's ex-girlfriend rejects defence suggestions that her accusations were financially motivated. [...]

Melania Trump statue goes missing in Slovenia

The bronze depiction of the US First Lady is a replacement for a previous wooden version, which was set on fire in 2019. [...]

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